Trinity will be without both first-choice half-backs and four front line forwards when they attempt to win at AMT Headingley for the second time this season and go level with Rhinos on the Betfred Super League table. Here’s who is definitely ruled out and when they could be back on the field.
7. Ned McCormack (Rhinos)
The rookie centre hasn’t played since suffering hamstring damage in the act of scoring against Warrington last July. He has had an operation and could be sidelined for the entire season. Photo: Tony Johnson
8. Leeds Rhinos pre season training session at Headingley Stadium. Photograph by Tony Johnson. 6th December 2024
The prop has been ruled out since the start of this month with a stress fracture of a foot and is facing an “extended” spell on the casualty list. Photo: Tony Johnson
9. Ky Rodwell (Trinity)
The prop suffered knee damage against Castleford Tigers at Easter and was expected to be out of action for around 10 weeks. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
10. Oliver Russell (Trinity)
A broken hand has kept the scrum-half sidelined since early April. He is expected to be back on the field next month. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
11. Max Simpson (Rhinos)
The centre is now close to playing for the first time since an anterior cruciate ligament tear in January, 2023. Rhinos have a reserves fixture against Warrington Wolves on June 14 and he could be in contention for that. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
12. Maika Sivo (Rhinos)
Leeds’ star wing signing suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during Ash Handley’s testimonial game against Wigan Warriors on January 26 and won’t play a competitive match this year. Photo: Tony Johnson